Lara Machado

PortugalPortugalActive
Born
Jul 14, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Lara Machado is a Portugal middle-distance runner, born on July 14, 2006. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:15.20 in the 800m, 4:31.14 in the 1500m, 4:58.73 in the Mile, 4:58.73 in the Mile and 9:50.73 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Portugal.

Personal best · 1500 m4:31.14
2026 season best4:58.73Jan 31, 2026 · Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA) (i)
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:05.58
Last competitionMid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 17:51.46

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 4:31.14, 3000 Metres Short Track 10:05.58, 2026 season best 4:58.73 (Jan 31, 2026, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 17:51.46 · 20 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mCoimbra 2024Portugal 800 m all-time list2:15.20907 pts––
1500mMaia 2023Portugal 1500 m all-time list4:31.14969 pts––
MileIndoorIN 20264:58.73949 pts––
MileIN 2026Portugal Mile all-time list4:58.73922 pts–#466
3000mIndoorMI 20269:50.73961 pts––
3000mViana do Castelo 2024Portugal 3000 m all-time list10:08.45888 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:58.73–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026Mile 4:58.73–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:11.48–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
2026mile-short-track 5:11.48–Jan 10, 2026Wolverine Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:50.73–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
20263000m-short-track 10:05.58–Jan 16, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:05.58–Jan 16, 2026Hoosier Horsepower Classic
20265000m 17:13.12–May 1, 2026Jesse Owens Track & Field Classic, Jesse Owens Stadium, Columbus, OH
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lara Machado's 1500 m personal best is 4:31.14, set on May 24, 2023 in Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia (POR).

Lara Machado competes in the 1500 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:58.73, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA) (i). Last competition: Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 17:51.46.